Hyenas resemble like dogs and scavengers to large extent and they feed on the leftovers of other predators. They are found in large numbers in the different parts of Africa, popularly known as overpopulated country where humans and hyenas come into frequent contact with each other. These intelligent and wild animals are responsible for many human deaths due to their aggressive behavior.Live action pictures of hyenas are basically divided into 3 main categories – Spotted Hyenas, Striped Hyenas and Brown Hyenas. Spotted hyenas are the largest of three hyena species. It’s true that though they appear similar to dogs, but they are more closely related to cats.
Now, let’s understand how different categories of hyenas are indulged in wild activities –
Brown Hyenas
They are smallest and shyest among all other types of hyenas. They are aggressive animals and play an important role in removing the remains of old carcasses from the environment. They usually fight for same food sources and hunting grounds with other animals. The male brown hyenas are larger than the female hyenas.
• Successful in killing Zebras and Antelopes
Brown hyena are quite skillful and they are able to kill zebras and antelopes. They are able to target their food with the help of a group that allows them how to manage their hunting techniques. They often like to consume different type of insects and invertebrate animals
• Feed on remains of Dead Species
Brown hyenas feeding on the remains of kills from other animals look quite weird form of live action pictures of hyenas. The pictures depict that hyenas are able to digest food that would make other animals may fall ill or lead to death after eating that. As a result, they help in removing the dead waste and keeping the environment clean.
We just hope, the above information will prove beneficial to you to acquire correct knowledge regarding the wild behavior of hyenas.
Spotted Hyenas
They are the most common hyenas to see because they are not shy and brave. The pictures of spotted hyena show that they are strong and capable hunter. Female spotted hyenas are bit larger than the male hyenas.
• They Kill Baby Animals
Spotted hyenas and lions usually fight over the same territorial region and hunt for the same prey. This may lead to strong competition between the two wild animals.Live action pictures of hyenas killing baby animals are proof for that.
• They are cunning killers
Not only the pictures of spotted hyenas feeding over lion leftovers are weird; they even love to hunt and kill in packs. A group of hyenas can easily conquer a zebra leaving no remains,not even the bones within half an hour of time.
Striped Hyenas
Striped hyenas are very shy and can be seen near humans very rarely. A striped hyena is a medium-sized scavenging mammal found in thick forests of Africa. Their coats vary from light grey to beige in color with a black patch on their throat area.
• They feed other animals
Striped hyenas are nocturnal omnivores and feed on the flesh of other animals, dates, insects, fruits and melons. With the help of their strong jaws they easily crush the bones of other killed animals and live action pictures of hyenas are perfect example showingthat striped hyenas regularly hunt for the dead of other animals in thick forests.
• Capable of Digesting Parts of Prey
We can easily make out from the pictures of hyenas feeding on the dead of other animals that they have the capacity to digest even that parts of prey that other animals can’t imagine to do so. They can efficiently digest parts such as – horns, ligaments and hair.
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